Collection Decorative Arts in the White House
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior...
The Truman Interiors: Chandelier
- Artist
- William Parker
- Date of Work
- c.1774
- Credit
- The White House Historical Association
The Truman Interiors: Chandelier
This cut-glass and gilded metal chandelier by William Parker of London is one of a pair and was among several English chandeliers donated to the White House in the 1940s.
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